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I find it hard to believe Igenex is the only Lab that we can get a positive result from if we are infact positive for a current lyme infection.
My doc has done 2 Elisas both negative and i would like to go out of pocket yet again to get a lyme test from a 3rd lab. Im igenex positive both past and current.
Anyone get a 2nd test elsewhere that confirmed your positive igenex? Input would be great. Thanks all!
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SForsgren
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Get a CD57. If you have symptoms and are IgeneX and CDC positive, I'd personally stop looking and start treating. Coinfection testing is also critical.
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Thx scott. My cd57 is 80 (low end but normal), i tested negative for all coinfections which i was suprised. I am igenex positive not cdc. i have 20+ symptoms but not sure if its truly lyme. Im very sensitive to meds so my trial w/ antibiotics so far has been hard. I had to stop. Im scared to do i.v. but i will if i really have lyme. Just wish i could confirm in some way. Thank you.
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quote:Originally posted by panicbegone: Thx scott. but not sure if its truly lyme. Im very sensitive to meds so my trial w/ antibiotics so far has been hard. I had to stop. Im scared to do i.v. but i will if i really have lyme.
Thank you.
herxing???
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my first pill i had shortness of breath , heavy chest and tightness along w/ itching. I think 20 min after the first pill is not a herx. Its disappointing. Both doxy and biaxin.
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Aniek
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Panic,
What you describe sounds like an allergy, not sensitivity. I would make sure you have an EpiPen if you go on any other antibiotics.
Allergies to antibiotics can quickly lead to swelling of the airways. An EpiPen can be a life saver in that situation.
You would also talk to a doctor about testing for allergies to different antibiotics. Most people are only allergic to certain classes of abx.
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